grouping system

[ˈɡruːpɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: grouping systems
sistema de agrupamento
1. A method or structure for organizing items, people, or data into groups based on specific criteria or characteristics
The school implemented a new grouping system to organize students by ability level.
A escola implementou um novo sistema de agrupamento para organizar os alunos por nível de habilidade.
2. A classification framework used to categorize elements within a larger set according to predetermined rules
The library uses a grouping system based on genres to arrange books on shelves.
A biblioteca usa um sistema de agrupamento baseado em gêneros para organizar livros nas prateleiras.
3. An organizational strategy employed in data management, project work, or social structures
The company's grouping system divides employees into teams based on their departments.
O sistema de agrupamento da empresa divide os funcionários em equipes baseadas em seus departamentos.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'sistema de agrupamento' is particularly relevant when discussing student tracking and ability-based classroom organization. This term is commonly used in debates about educational equity and inclusion, as schools grapple with how grouping systems affect student outcomes and social dynamics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
classification systemorganization methodcategorization frameworksorting systemtaxonomy
Antonyms / Antônimos
disorganizationdisorderrandomization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de agrupamento
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema de agrupamento
Common in educational and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sistema de agrupamento
Standard usage in schools and institutions
Portugal
sistema de agrupamento
Same term used; can also see 'sistema de classificação'

Related Words

clustercategorizeorganizetaxonomyclassificationsegmentpartitionstratification

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
sort something out
put all eggs in one basket
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